Melksham Oak Community School vs River Mead School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melksham Oak Community School
Melksham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,058 students
River Mead School
Melksham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
261 students
| Measure | Melksham Oak Community School Melksham, South West | River Mead School Melksham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #285 of 402 | #1574 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2681 of 4,090 | #14189 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,058 | 261 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,058 | 261 |
| Free school meals | 23.5% | 45% |
| Capacity filled | 74.1% | 124.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 38% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.72 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.5 | – |
| town | Melksham | Melksham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.melkshamoak.wilts.sch.uk/ | www.rivermead.wilts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Melksham Oak Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.3 vs 18.7).
- •Melksham Oak Community School is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 261.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Melksham Oak Community School better than River Mead School?
On the Success Index (England), Melksham Oak Community School ranks higher (35.3 vs 18.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Melksham Oak Community School and River Mead School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Melksham and Melksham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Melksham Oak Community School: 1,058. River Mead School: 261. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Melksham Oak Community School and River Mead School rank in South West?
Melksham Oak Community School is 285th of 402 and River Mead School is 1574th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).